Not a fan of Windows Speech Recognition or the Dictate function in Word 365
I was hopeful. But after 3 months of use, I can say that I’m not a fan of either Windows Speech Recognition or the Dictate function in Microsoft Word. I was hoping that the two programs together could be a cheap substitute for Dragon. How wrong I was. I’ll first start with Windows Speech Recognition.…
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3 “Must Know” Dragon Tips for Newbies
Dragon needs to have certain conditions to operate optimally. Here are my 3 “must know” tips for new users. The computer specs for Dragon matter. Dragon needs a minimum of 8 GB of RAM for functionality. However, this is not optimal. Dragon uses a lot of RAM. For this reason, many people who use Dragon…
Use Dragon faster and more efficiently with add-ons
Dragon add-ons help eliminate the need to write custom commands. Additionally, third-party Dragon add-ons often make it faster and easier to navigate the computer, seriously turbocharging Dragon. If you need to work at a fairly fast pace or if you are a programmer, using a Dragon add-on is a “must.” There are a number of…
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Types of Dragon Custom Commands
Using Dragon without custom commands is a lot like using a dial up modem [Yes, they still exist.] instead of high-speed Internet. Custom commands give Dragon a lot of its functionality. Note: Custom command functionality is not available for the Dragon Home version. For the longest time, I did not know how to use custom…
Online Training for Dragon
I wish that the medical professionals would have suggested classes when they first recommended that I use Dragon after I got repetitive stress injuries several years ago. I struggled with learning Dragon for about a year. I did not have the software properly configured and did not know any better. Getting Dragon without training was…
What can Dragon software do?
Dragon can do a lot. I use Dragon to navigate the Windows operating system and a number of apps hands-free. Some programmers even use it for hands-free coding in conjunction with other apps. Dragon’s functionality can be affected by app compatibility. There can be a difference in functionality even in Dragon compatible apps like desktop…
What Is Speech Recognition Software?
For those of you who are new to this rabbit hole of hands-free typing, speech recognition software is defined as assistive technology that allows you to control a computer with voice commands. The apps can either be third-party or built into a computer operating system. Let’s start with the two built in apps first: Windows…